I’m so proud of what the Gates Foundation has accomplished over the past 25 years. But we’re not slowing down—we’re doubling down over the next two decades to save and improve as many lives as we can. | Bill Gates

While I wish these Alzheimer’s breakthroughs had come in time for my dad to benefit from them, I’m hopeful they’ll transform the future for millions of other families. | Bill Gates

The hidden coating on your “fresh” fruit. You may have heard of APEEL - a Bill Gates–funded edible coating designed to extend the shelf life of fruits and vegetables. Marketed as “safe” and even approved for use on organic produce in the U.S., it raises serious concerns. Here’s why people are worried: * Lab analyses have found traces of heavy metals like mercury, lead, arsenic, and cadmium. * Contains toxic solvents - some linked to carcinogenic effects. * It’s designed to be invisible and taste

Bill Gates' Apeel Coating on My Organics? Transcript:So one of the biggest mysteries in the organic produce world right now is how did the new Apeel coating with financial backing from Bill Gates get approved for use on organic produce? You'll see these Apeel stickers on lots of produce items now. It means the produce has a coating on it that seals it up tight against anything getting in or out, preserves it longer, like the introduction of the refrigerator. Great, but what's in this coating? We

“If we take the right steps, we can make COVID-19 the last pandemic — and we can build a healthier, more equitable world for everyone.” Watch Bill Gates's latest TED Talk to learn more about the steps we need to take *now* to build a pandemic-free future: http://t.ted.com/GUvhOwr | TED